About Us

Katikati Community Led Development Steering Group was established at the end of 2023 to take over the remaining 12 months of the Department of Internal Affairs collaborative agreement for the Katikati Community. The agreement was extended for a further year and upon completion continues with support from funders.

The Steering Group is focusing on issues and opportunities for youth, based on WBOPDC research into the key issues facing the Katikati Community.

The Steering Group in 2026 consists of Patrick Rounds, Donna Hannah, John Bothwell and Renette Kruger. Past members have included Valarie Uilou and Robyn Walker, along with DIA representative Sarah Wilson and Barbara Mackenzie.

In 2024 Taame Collier was appointed as Youth Leader and Fiona Powell as Admin/Marketing. In 2025 Taame left for Drama School and Sandy Keen (Youth Mentor/Fundraising) and Leticia Kuizinas (Youth Connector) were appointed to the team.

What is Community Led Development?

From Inspiring Communities

Community-led development (CLD) in Aotearoa is an approach to improving hauora (wellbeing) of the local community by embedding Te Tiriti, working with diverse local leadership, and implementing solutions that build on the strengths of that place.

Why Community-Led Development is a successful approach for change

Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi. With your basket and my basket we will sustain the people.

Vision and priorities are shaped by the people who live in the community
We respect and build on local knowledge, strengths and experience
We grow intentional collaboration across diverse sectors and people
Communities own and drive their own solutions with local leadership at the centre.
We learn by doing to achieve long term systems change, not just short term projects